Published 20:25 IST, February 6th 2020

Chinese student lies at immigration, sneaks into Australia despite coronavirus ban

Amid the unprecedented outbreak of deadly coronavirus, a Chinese student sneaked into Australia from the mainland by lying to the immigration authorities

Reported by: Aanchal Nigam
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Amid unprecedented outbreak of dely coronavirus, a Chinese student sneaked into Australia from mainland by lying to immigration authorities. As a part of precautionary measures, several countries have imposed travel bans on people travelling from China to contain spre of vel virus. student whose name is reportedly Xiao K h confessed putting thousands in danger of being infected by lying that he returned from Hong Kong. 

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In fact, Xiao h flown to Sydney from coronavirus-hit China where pathogen has w claimed at least 560 lives with nearly 27,300 confirmed cases. Australian government h barred any passenger who has eir left China or passed through country, from entering Australia. However, Xiao t only lied to authorities but also reportedly boasted about fleeing mainland on text messs. 

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13 confirmed virus cases in Australia

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that re are currently 13 confirmed cases of dely virus in country including three who have been discharged from hospital. Moreover, 35 ditional Australian nationals will be repatriated from epicentre of outbreak, Chinese city of Wuhan. evacuees will be flown out on New Zealand's evacuation plane to Auckland and n will be transferred to an isolated camp on remote Australian territory of Christmas Island. 

epidemic which has w spre globally was also declared as a Global Health Emergency by World Health Organisation. Belgium recently also confirmed its first case of coronavirus and WHO has also developed a global strategic preparedness and response plan to outline measures that international community can provide to support all affected countries. organisation is also working with travel industry to discuss its risks and precautionary measures.  

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20:25 IST, February 6th 2020